Anai
Every Anai since 1984 — 2,327 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Anai
Anai is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,669 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1984, 2,327 American babies have been named Anai. Its peak came in 2005, when 139 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Anai stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Anai year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #4,669 |
| 2024 | 22 | #5,631 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,403 |
| 2022 | 46 | #3,420 |
| 2021 | 34 | #4,172 |
| 2020 | 33 | #4,179 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,554 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,796 |
| 2017 | 30 | #4,589 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,539 |
| 2015 | 35 | #4,151 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,931 |
| 2013 | 47 | #3,368 |
| 2012 | 39 | #3,923 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,411 |
| 2010 | 63 | #2,781 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,426 |
| 2008 | 104 | #2,007 |
| 2007 | 112 | #1,868 |
| 2006 | 129 | #1,640 |
| 2005 | 139 | #1,500 |
| 2004 | 109 | #1,757 |
| 2003 | 116 | #1,653 |
| 2002 | 115 | #1,608 |
| 2001 | 138 | #1,378 |
| 2000 | 107 | #1,651 |
| 1995 | 54 | #2,394 |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,962 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,588 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Anai in 2025?
Anai ranked #4,669 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Anai?
2,327 babies have been named Anai in the United States since 1984, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Anai most popular?
Anai peaked in 2005, when 139 newborns received the name.
Is Anai a boy or girl name?
Anai is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Anai rising or falling?
Anai is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.